PFC Chapter 248 Returning to School (6)
Chapter 248 Returning to School (6)
"Grandpa loves you so much, do you want to break this curse and make them happy by getting into university?"
Luo Xingguo hesitated and said, "Of course I want to... but... can I?"
"Of course, you can do it if you want to."
"Actually, you're quite smart, but you just haven't studied hard enough. If you had studied hard enough, you would have been able to learn it."
"I don't know how to put my heart into it!"
"I'll help you."
"How can you help me? My basic knowledge is quite poor; I didn't study well since elementary school."
“I will help you with your previous lessons every day, starting from junior high school knowledge.”
"You should start with elementary school knowledge! I didn't learn elementary school well."
"It just so happens that I brought back my elementary and middle school textbooks. I was going to throw them away, but I brought them back to commemorate my years of teaching, as if I prepared them especially for you."
After returning home, An Xin helped Luo Xingguo review his studies, starting with elementary school material.
At first, the grandparents didn't pay attention to the two children's studies.
However, his grandson goes to bed very late every night, and sometimes he gets up in the middle of the night with the light on.
The grandparents didn't pay much attention, assuming their grandson had fallen asleep without turning off the light. They only reminded him in the morning that he should turn off the light when he went to bed, as it not only saves resources but also doesn't help his sleep.
That day, Old Luo woke up again in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and saw that his grandson's room light was still on. He walked to the door of his grandson's room, which was ajar, and opened it with a gentle push.
Luo Xingguo was still engrossed in reading at his desk, so focused that he didn't notice his grandfather pushing the door open and entering.
Grandpa Luo was curious: what was this kid doing in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?
He quietly walked behind his grandson.
He was surprised to see his grandson reading a book, and it was math. He was writing and drawing on a draft paper as he read.
Grandpa Luo could hardly believe his eyes.
Is he dreaming? This brat who gets a headache just thinking about studying is actually studying.
Grandpa Luo pinched his thigh. Ouch!
Because he used too much force, Grandpa Luo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Luo Xingguo looked up and saw his grandfather standing beside him. He jumped aside with a cry of "Ah!"
Luo Xingguo stamped his foot, "Grandpa, why are you here in the middle of the night scaring me instead of sleeping?"
"You brat, you're the one who's scaring people in the middle of the night instead of sleeping."
"I'm studying! How is that scary?"
"You're studying in the middle of the night instead of sleeping, isn't that scary? I'm starting to suspect that something's wrong with you. Weren't you always afraid of studying? I've never seen you study after school, let alone study until the middle of the night. Have you been through something traumatic?"
"Grandpa, please don't judge people with your old-fashioned perspective. Can't I just see the error of my ways?"
"Repent and turn back from the wrong path? Well said! Is it really true?"
"Grandpa, don't you believe me?"
"I'd like to believe you, but it seems a bit unscientific. I wonder if I'm dreaming?"
Luo Xingguo took his grandfather's hand and pinched it.
"Grandpa, does it hurt? Am I dreaming?"
Of course it hurt, but I was happy.
"Hey kid, what happened? Why did you suddenly see the error of your ways?"
"Because of An Xin, she got first place in the whole grade. I copied her test paper and got second place. In order to live up to her reputation, I have to study hard and strive to make my score in the next test real."
Old Luo pointed at his grandson.
"Is that really true?"
"What else?"
Old Luo chuckled.
"You've finally figured it out, kid! Good! Good! Good!"
Old Luo said "good" three times in a row!
Seeing his grandfather so happy, Luo Xingguo was also very excited.
Grandpa, I need your help.
"What's the matter? Tell me."
"The problem is that my foundation is too weak right now. Anxin is helping me catch up on the elementary school curriculum. The elementary school knowledge is simple, and I have basically finished catching up now. The junior high school knowledge is much more difficult, so my grades may not improve all at once. Please don't tell my parents about my current academic situation for now. I think I should let them know when my grades have really improved. Otherwise, I will feel a lot of pressure."
Old Luo smiled and patted his grandson's head.
"Okay, okay, I know. You want to work hard and prepare to make a name for yourself."
Luo Xingguo said somewhat shyly, "No, it's just that I don't want them to know too soon or be too happy. I don't even know when I'll be able to catch up on the lessons I missed, so they can't see my true level for the time being."
Old Luo couldn't stop smiling.
"I understand, I get it. I promise to keep it a secret for now. Grandpa believes that as long as you study hard, you will get really good grades one day."
"However, you can't stay up all night like this. You still need to sleep when you're supposed to. If you don't get enough rest, it will affect your classes the next day. Isn't that like picking up a sesame seed and losing a watermelon?"
Old Luo urged Xingguo to go to sleep. After watching the child climb into bed and cover himself with the blanket, Old Luo turned off the light and returned to his own room.
Unable to contain his excitement, he woke his wife.
Jiang Yuting was still sleepy.
"Old Luo, are you feeling unwell?"
"I feel comfortable all over."
"Do you want some water or something to eat? I'll get it for you."
"I'm not thirsty or hungry. I have some good news to tell you."
"What happy event?"
"Xingguo is now studying diligently, often reading until midnight. This kid has finally figured out how to study."
Jiang Yuting reached out and touched her husband's forehead.
"You don't have a fever! Are you still half asleep, or are you having a dream?"
“I wasn’t dreaming, and I’m not confused. It’s real. I went to the bathroom just now and saw that Xingguo’s room light was still on. I went in and saw that he was reading a math book and doing math problems!”
Seeing Jiang Yuting's disbelieving expression, Mr. Luo explained about the school exams.
Jiang Yuting listened with skepticism.
"Really? So, under An Xin's influence, Xing Guo has also started to study hard?"
“Yes! Anxin is truly a lucky star for our family! Since she came to this family, Xingguo has become much more sensible. After school, he can help with housework with Anxin, and now he even cares about his studies.”
Jiang Yuting sighed.
"No matter how his parents tried to discipline him before, he wouldn't listen. Now he's suddenly become so well-behaved. Shaoping and Liu Yi will be so happy when they find out!"
"He told me not to tell his parents yet, and to let them know when my grades really improve."
"This person genuinely wants to learn well."
"you do not say!"
"The child studies so hard, I'll buy some meat tomorrow morning to make braised pork to nourish him."
"Of course, of course. I've noticed he's lost a lot of weight lately."
The elderly couple were so happy that they were wide awake and kept murmuring to themselves for most of the night.